2000 Ford Mustang Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 6%of 311 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Ford Mustang, 6% of the 311 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hard to shift into first gear of neutral from a stopped position on the v6 manual transmission on the 2000 Ford Mustang, also paint is bubbling and cracking on roof in multiple spots, have seen same problem with paint posted for all models Ford from 2000-20005.”
NHTSA complaint #10263000, filed 2009-03, 79,000 miles“While driving at 30 MPH, the consumer felt that the vehicle had no power and was unresponsive. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who informed the consumer that two engine mounting bolts were loose. The mechanic also had to replace the power steering pump. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10048652, filed 2003-11, 16,000 miles“After hearing a noise from the rear of the vehicle. The left rear unibody began to crack. The dealer stated that if the crack gets worse it will release the rear end of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10091459, filed 2004-09, 35,000 miles“On 6/22/2000, I purchased a new Ford Mustang gt from galpin motors (la, ca). Approximately six weeks later, I took the car in for an oil change at another Ford dealership. While at this dealership, they showed me the undercarriage of the car. It was corroding at a progressive rate. The car was manufactured in december 1999. I immediately drove to galpin motors and was advised that they would not roll back or buy back the car. Their position is that the corrosion can be cleaned up by the use of steel wool. …”
NHTSA complaint #738914, filed 2001-01“I have a little problem. There is a clunking noise coming from the drivetrain. It only happens at the begining of acceleration, if I let offthe gas and then reapply it; it clunks again. I thought that it might be excessive backlash in the rear, but they checked that and said it was up to spec. They (bob thomas Ford of hamden ct) said that it was the rear crossmember to the transmission they tightened this up. This helped it a little but not completely. I'm thinking of going to another dealer .”
NHTSA complaint #720591, filed 2000-03Related service bulletins
- 10013081Oct 1, 2002Convertible top lifts unevenly.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 | 5 | 10% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 6% |
| 2018 | 15 | 8% |
| 2017 | 41 | 15% |
| 2016 | 28 | 7% |
| 2015 | 45 | 10% |
| 2014 | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 23 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 17 | 7% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 15 | 4% |
| 2007 | 51 | 8% |
| 2006 | 30 | 7% |
| 2005 | 56 | 8% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 10 | 8% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 18 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 19 | 3% |
| 1994 | 14 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 8 | 7% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Mustang
63 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSeat belts
36 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSeats
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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